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Unread 09-04-2010, 07:38
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Re: Does motor temp affect performance?

Craig,
Freez spray or CO2 work by evaporating from the hot surface and taking some of the heat with it. Unfortunately, the heat is inside the motor, stored in the steel armature and windings and to a lesser extent in the case and magnets. If teams use this approach they must also be aware that making cold surfaces in Atlanta humidity will bring about condensation. Water may not be a desired effect if it drips into controllers or Crio.
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